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Phase III Study of Intravenous Glutamate Infusion for Metabolic Protection of the Heart in Surgery for Unstable Coronary Artery Disease
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Intravenous infusion of saline and Intravenous glutamate infusion for Coronary Artery Bypass and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 865 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The main purpose of this study is to determine whether intravenous glutamate infusion given in association with surgery for unstable coronary artery disease can protect the heart from myocardial injury, postoperative heart failure and death.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Intravenous infusion of isotonic saline at a rate of 1.65 ml/hour and kg body weight beginning with institution of anesthesia and stopping 2 hours after unclamping of aorta in patients operated for unstable coronary artery disease.
Intravenous infusion of 0.125 M glutamic acid solution at a rate of 1.65 ml/hour and kg body weight beginning with institution of anesthesia and stopping 2 hours after unclamping of aorta in patients operated for unstable coronary artery disease.